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ENGAGEMENT RINGS

'Lemme see the ring!' was our first thought when we heard about Princess Eugenie's engagement on Monday. And the big reveal didn’t disappoint: it was an unusual pink sapphire ring rather than classic diamond. Neither did Paris Hilton’s jaw-dropping, finger covering engagement bling on instagram and Gwyneth Paltrow debuted her massive blue rock on the red carpet this week. With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, we’d bet there’ll be some engagements in order and these famous ladies have definitely proved that a diamond, as lovely as it is it, isn’t necessarily the chicest or most meaningful option.

Why limit yourself when there’s a rainbow of stones and so many distinctive and unique settings just waiting to be discovered. No pressure but this is probably the single most important piece of jewellery someone will receive and may even be passed down through the generations. So, whether you’re helping your friend’s other half find the perfect ring, proposing yourself or you want to drop a few hints of your own, use the aforementioned ladies as inspiration to try something different.

SHOP PRINCESS EUGENIE'S RING

Unlike the ring Prince Harry gave Meghan Markle, Princess Eugenie's coloured ring boasts a pale pink padparadsha sapphire surrounded by a cluster of diamonds creating the look of a flower. The ring her now-fiancé Jack Brooksbank chose is similar to the ruby engagement ring her dad Prince Andrew gave her mum Sarah Ferguson. If you want something a bit different and like pink, this type of ring is a no-brainer and the stone pops pretty on silver tones as well as gold. How elaborate the setting is depends on your taste but consider how often you use your hands, how sharp the points are and whether the ring could catch clothes and tights.

SHOP PARIS HILTON'S RING

The bigger the better was clearly the mantra here as the $2million diamond ring the DJ-heiress recieved from her partner Chris Zylka was huge. So huge that she hired security for it which is a smart move given what happened with Kim Kardashian-West's stolen diamond ring. Besides the size, you'll notice the diamond is teardrop shaped, a detail that draws the eye elegantly across the finger. These are less common than you'd think and make a stylish change from a round or square setting.

SHOP GWYNETH PALTROW'S RING

Harking back to Kate Middleton's blue engagement ring with a modern twist, Paltrow's ring from beau Brad Falchuk is absolutely stunning. The round sapphire is big enough to give the appearance of a cocktail ring, only much more precious and the colour works wonders with Paltrow's blonde hair and brings out her eyes. When it comes to a blue stone, pick a tone that complements your skin tone as there's aquamarine as well as darker stones. It'll look best on silver and white gold and worst on rose gold.

SHOP PRINCESS EUGENIE'S RING

Unlike the ring Prince Harry gave Meghan Markle, Princess Eugenie's coloured ring boasts a pale pink padparadsha sapphire surrounded by a cluster of diamonds creating the look of a flower. The ring her now-fiancé Jack Brooksbank chose is similar to the ruby engagement ring her dad Prince Andrew gave her mum Sarah Ferguson. If you want something a bit different and like pink, this type of ring is a no-brainer and the stone pops pretty on silver tones as well as gold. How elaborate the setting is depends on your taste but consider how often you use your hands, how sharp the points are and whether the ring could catch clothes and tights.

SHOP PARIS HILTON'S RING

The bigger the better was clearly the mantra here as the $2million diamond ring the DJ-heiress recieved from her partner Chris Zylka was huge. So huge that she hired security for it which is a smart move given what happened with Kim Kardashian-West's stolen diamond ring. Besides the size, you'll notice the diamond is teardrop shaped, a detail that draws the eye elegantly across the finger. These are less common than you'd think and make a stylish change from a round or square setting.

SHOP GWYNETH PALTROW'S RING

Harking back to Kate Middleton's blue engagement ring with a modern twist, Paltrow's ring from beau Brad Falchuk is absolutely stunning. The round sapphire is big enough to give the appearance of a cocktail ring, only much more precious and the colour works wonders with Paltrow's blonde hair and brings out her eyes. When it comes to a blue stone, pick a tone that complements your skin tone as there's aquamarine as well as darker stones. It'll look best on silver and white gold and worst on rose gold.

SHOP PRINCESS EUGENIE'S RING

Unlike the ring Prince Harry gave Meghan Markle, Princess Eugenie's coloured ring boasts a pale pink padparadsha sapphire surrounded by a cluster of diamonds creating the look of a flower. The ring her now-fiancé Jack Brooksbank chose is similar to the ruby engagement ring her dad Prince Andrew gave her mum Sarah Ferguson. If you want something a bit different and like pink, this type of ring is a no-brainer and the stone pops pretty on silver tones as well as gold. How elaborate the setting is depends on your taste but consider how often you use your hands, how sharp the points are and whether the ring could catch clothes and tights.

SHOP PARIS HILTON'S RING

The bigger the better was clearly the mantra here as the $2million diamond ring the DJ-heiress recieved from her partner Chris Zylka was huge. So huge that she hired security for it which is a smart move given what happened with Kim Kardashian-West's stolen diamond ring. Besides the size, you'll notice the diamond is teardrop shaped, a detail that draws the eye elegantly across the finger. These are less common than you'd think and make a stylish change from a round or square setting.

SHOP GWYNETH PALTROW'S RING

Harking back to Kate Middleton's blue engagement ring with a modern twist, Paltrow's ring from beau Brad Falchuk is absolutely stunning. The round sapphire is big enough to give the appearance of a cocktail ring, only much more precious and the colour works wonders with Paltrow's blonde hair and brings out her eyes. When it comes to a blue stone, pick a tone that complements your skin tone as there's aquamarine as well as darker stones. It'll look best on silver and white gold and worst on rose gold.